Question 1

The measurement of a person's score on an intelligence test relative to others taking the same test is called a

Accepted Answer

A) mental age. 
B) chronological IQ. 
C) deviation IQ. 
D) multiple IQ. 
A) mental age. 
B) chronological IQ. 
C) deviation IQ. 
D) multiple IQ.

Question 2

According to your textbook,those who are labeled as having an intellectual disability

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A) cannot become well-adjusted members of society. 
B) must have an IQ above 70 but below 100. 
C) are sensitive to rejection and easily hurt by teasing and ridicule. 
D) are defined by all of these characteristics. 
A) cannot become well-adjusted members of society. 
B) must have an IQ above 70 but below 100. 
C) are sensitive to rejection and easily hurt by teasing and ridicule. 
D) are defined by all of these characteristics.

Question 3

The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT)is a group test that can be used to estimate general intelligence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A deviation IQ represents a person's

Accepted Answer

A) number of correct responses on a mental test. 
B) percent of correct responses on a mental test. 
C) ratio of mental age to chronological age. 
D) relative standing in a group based on mental test performance. 
A) number of correct responses on a mental test. 
B) percent of correct responses on a mental test. 
C) ratio of mental age to chronological age. 
D) relative standing in a group based on mental test performance.

Question 5

The items actually selected for an intelligence test provide which type of definition of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) reliable 
B) conditional 
C) functional 
D) operational 
A) reliable 
B) conditional 
C) functional 
D) operational

Question 6

Intellectual disabilities can be caused by

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A) teratogens. 
B) missing genes,extra genes,or defective genes. 
C) very poor households where nutrition,intellectual stimulation,medical care,and emotional support may be inadequate. 
D) all of these. 
A) teratogens. 
B) missing genes,extra genes,or defective genes. 
C) very poor households where nutrition,intellectual stimulation,medical care,and emotional support may be inadequate. 
D) all of these.

Question 7

Lisa is taking the Stanford­Binet (SB5)and is presented with the question,"An apprentice is to a master as a novice is to what?" This question measures Lisa's

Accepted Answer

A) fluid reasoning. 
B) visual-spatial processing. 
C) quantitative reasoning. 
D) working memory. 
A) fluid reasoning. 
B) visual-spatial processing. 
C) quantitative reasoning. 
D) working memory.

Question 8

Deficiencies in which of the following formally defines an intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence and intrapersonal skills 
B) language and spatial thinking 
C) aptitudes and kinesthetic skills 
D) IQ and adaptive behaviors 
A) intelligence and intrapersonal skills 
B) language and spatial thinking 
C) aptitudes and kinesthetic skills 
D) IQ and adaptive behaviors

Question 9

Regarding the Wechsler scales,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A) The current Wechsler test for children is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children,Fourth Edition or WISC-IV. 
B) The Wechsler scales yield an overall intelligence score. 
C) The Wechsler scales yield separate scores for performance intelligence and verbal intelligence. 
D) The Wechsler scales have no version designed to test the intelligence of adults. 
A) The current Wechsler test for children is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children,Fourth Edition or WISC-IV. 
B) The Wechsler scales yield an overall intelligence score. 
C) The Wechsler scales yield separate scores for performance intelligence and verbal intelligence. 
D) The Wechsler scales have no version designed to test the intelligence of adults.

Question 10

When one's mental age is the same as one's actual age in years,then

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A) the test lacks reliability. 
B) one's IQ is 100. 
C) one's IQ is below 100. 
D) one's IQ is over 100. 
A) the test lacks reliability. 
B) one's IQ is 100. 
C) one's IQ is below 100. 
D) one's IQ is over 100.

Question 11

An organic intellectual disability may result from any of the following EXCEPT

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A) birth injuries,such as a lack of oxygen during delivery or an overly premature delivery. 
B) genetic abnormalities,such as defective or missing genes. 
C) malnutrition and exposure to lead,PCBs,and other toxins early in childhood. 
D) an impoverished environment in infancy and early childhood. 
A) birth injuries,such as a lack of oxygen during delivery or an overly premature delivery. 
B) genetic abnormalities,such as defective or missing genes. 
C) malnutrition and exposure to lead,PCBs,and other toxins early in childhood. 
D) an impoverished environment in infancy and early childhood.

Question 12

The results of Terman's study of the 1,500 intellectually gifted showed that as adults,

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A) most were so emotionally disturbed that they could not hold a job. 
B) most of the group had earned degrees in college or held professional positions. 
C) their IQ had declined to the average range. 
D) only three of the group had ever written a book or a scientific article. 
A) most were so emotionally disturbed that they could not hold a job. 
B) most of the group had earned degrees in college or held professional positions. 
C) their IQ had declined to the average range. 
D) only three of the group had ever written a book or a scientific article.

Question 13

Persons scoring above 130 on IQ tests

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A) make up less than one-half of one percent of the population. 
B) will usually "fizzle out" as adults. 
C) are called "gifted." 
D) will be more likely to be emotionally disturbed or unemployed. 
A) make up less than one-half of one percent of the population. 
B) will usually "fizzle out" as adults. 
C) are called "gifted." 
D) will be more likely to be emotionally disturbed or unemployed.

Question 14

An advantage of the original IQ was that intelligence could be compared among children with different

Accepted Answer

A) cultural backgrounds. 
B) language and communication skills. 
C) divergent thinking abilities. 
D) chronological and mental ages. 
A) cultural backgrounds. 
B) language and communication skills. 
C) divergent thinking abilities. 
D) chronological and mental ages.

Question 15

Early signs of giftedness include

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A) early fascination with explanations and problem-solving. 
B) being selfish and self-centered. 
C) absentmindness and disorganization. 
D) all of these characteristics. 
A) early fascination with explanations and problem-solving. 
B) being selfish and self-centered. 
C) absentmindness and disorganization. 
D) all of these characteristics.

Question 16

Which of the following types of tests can be given to many people simultaneously with minimal supervision and requires the test takers to read and follow instructions and assesses the test takers in the areas of logic,reasoning,mathematics,and spatial skills?

Accepted Answer

A) individual aptitude tests 
B) divergent thinking tests 
C) creativity tests 
D) group intelligence tests 
A) individual aptitude tests 
B) divergent thinking tests 
C) creativity tests 
D) group intelligence tests

Question 17

Studies examining the relationship between IQ and academic success indicate that

Accepted Answer

A) there is a negative correlation between school achievement and IQ score of -.35. 
B) highly educated,highly creative,and high IQ all go together. 
C) there is no relationship between IQ scores and school grades. 
D) the correlation between IQ and school grades is a sizable positive association of +.50. 
A) there is a negative correlation between school achievement and IQ score of -.35. 
B) highly educated,highly creative,and high IQ all go together. 
C) there is no relationship between IQ scores and school grades. 
D) the correlation between IQ and school grades is a sizable positive association of +.50.

Question 18

When the Stanford-Binet was first used,the correct formula for IQ was

Accepted Answer

A) IQ = MA / 100 x CA. 
B) IQ = MA / CA x 100. 
C) IQ = MA x CA x 100. 
D) IQ = CA / MA x 100. 
A) IQ = MA / 100 x CA. 
B) IQ = MA / CA x 100. 
C) IQ = MA x CA x 100. 
D) IQ = CA / MA x 100.

Question 19

People scoring above 140 on IQ tests

Accepted Answer

A) make up less than one-half of one percent of the population. 
B) would not be considered gifted unless they were also exceptionally creative. 
C) will usually "fizzle out" as adults. 
D) will be more likely to drop out of college and be unemployed. 
A) make up less than one-half of one percent of the population. 
B) would not be considered gifted unless they were also exceptionally creative. 
C) will usually "fizzle out" as adults. 
D) will be more likely to drop out of college and be unemployed.

Question 20

John is taking an intelligence test.His performance on this set of age-graded test items would be used to estimate his __________ age.

Accepted Answer

A) chronological 
B) performance deviation 
C) mental 
D) verbal deviation 
A) chronological 
B) performance deviation 
C) mental 
D) verbal deviation

Exam 40: Cognition and Intelligence: Intelligence

The measurement of a person's score on an intelligence test relative to others taking the same test is called a

According to your textbook,those who are labeled as having an intellectual disability

The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT)is a group test that can be used to estimate general intelligence.

A deviation IQ represents a person's

The items actually selected for an intelligence test provide which type of definition of intelligence?

Intellectual disabilities can be caused by

Lisa is taking the Stanford­Binet (SB5)and is presented with the question,"An apprentice is to a master as a novice is to what?" This question measures Lisa's

Deficiencies in which of the following formally defines an intellectual disability?

Regarding the Wechsler scales,which of the following statements is FALSE?

When one's mental age is the same as one's actual age in years,then

An organic intellectual disability may result from any of the following EXCEPT

The results of Terman's study of the 1,500 intellectually gifted showed that as adults,

Persons scoring above 130 on IQ tests

An advantage of the original IQ was that intelligence could be compared among children with different

Early signs of giftedness include

Which of the following types of tests can be given to many people simultaneously with minimal supervision and requires the test takers to read and follow instructions and assesses the test takers in the areas of logic,reasoning,mathematics,and spatial skills?

Studies examining the relationship between IQ and academic success indicate that

When the Stanford-Binet was first used,the correct formula for IQ was

People scoring above 140 on IQ tests

John is taking an intelligence test.His performance on this set of age-graded test items would be used to estimate his __________ age.

Introduction

How to Study Psychology

Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Introducing Psychology: Psychology Then and Now

Introducing Psychology: the Psychology Experiment

Introducing Psychology: Non-Experimental Research Methods

Psychology in Action: Thinking Critically About the Media

Brain and Behavior: Neurons and the Nervous System

Brain and Behavior: Brain Research

Brain and Behavior: Hemispheres and Lobes of the Cortex

Brain and Behavior: Sub-Cortex and Endocrine System

Psychology in Action: Handedness

Human Development: Heredity and Environment

Human Development: Emotional and Social Development in Childhood

Human Development: Language and Cognitive Development in Childhood

Human Development: Adolescence and Adulthood

Psychology in Action: Well-Being and Happiness

Sensation and Perception: Sensory Processes

Sensation and Perception: Vision

Sensation and Perception: The Other Senses

Sensation and Perception: Perceptual Processes

Sensation and Perception: Perception and Objectivity

Psychology in Action: Extrasensory Perception

Consciousness: States of Consciousness

Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams

Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs

Psychology in Action: Exploring and Using Dreams

Conditioning and Learning: Types of Learning

Conditioning and Learning: Classical Conditioning

Conditioning and Learning: Operant Conditioning

Conditioning and Learning: Reinforcement and Punishment

Psychology in Action: Behavioral Self-Management

Memory: Memory Systems

Memory: Forgetting

Memory: Exceptional Memory and Improving Memory

Psychology in Action: Mnemonics

Cognition and Intelligence: Imagery, Concepts, and Language

Cognition and Intelligence: Problem Solving

Cognition and Intelligence: Creative Thinking and Intuition

Psychology in Action: Enhancing Creativity

Motivation and Emotion: Overview of Motives and Emotions

Motivation and Emotion: Motivation in Detail

Motivation and Emotion: Emotion in Detail

Psychology in Action: Emotional Intelligence

Human Sexuality: Sexual Development and Orientation

Human Sexuality: Gender Development, Androgyny, and Gender Variance

Human Sexuality: Sexual Behavior, Response, and Attitudes

Psychology in Action: Sexual Problems

Personality: Overview of Personality

Personality: Trait Theories

Personality: Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Theories

Personality: Behavioral and Social Learning Theories

Psychology in Action: Understanding Shyness

Health, Stress, and Coping: Health Psychology

Health, Stress, and Coping: Stress, Frustration, and Conflict

Health, Stress, and Coping: Defenses, Helplessness, and Depression

Health, Stress, and Coping: Stress and Health

Psychology in Action: Stress Management

Psychological Disorders: Normality and Psychopathology

Lisa is taking the StanfordBinet (SB5)and is presented with the question,"An apprentice is to a master as a novice is to what?" This question measures Lisa's